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Lack of proper nutrition can severely impact the immune system, especially when it is already compromised. This book defines recent advances in understanding the nutritional deficiencies found in AIDS and HIV-positive patients. It explores the scientific knowledge of how nutritional and dietary changes and herbal medicines can benefit or potentially harm these patients. The text also discusses the negative effects of undernutrition that can lead to starvation, a potent immunosuppressant. Nutrients and Foods in AIDS is a much-needed scientific appraisal of current alternative strategies used in preventing or treating AIDS and its symptoms for improved quality of life.

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Author:   Ronald R. Watson ,  Ira Wolinsky (Professor Emeritus, University of Houston, Texas, USA) ,  Ira Wolinsky (Professor Emeritus, University of Houston, Texas, USA) ,  Marianna K. Baum
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Volume:   17
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.521kg
ISBN:  

9780849385612

ISBN 10:   084938561
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   13 May 1998
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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...is a highly recommended book for all medical libraries and would be of interest in public and academic libraries where individuals are constantly seeking out information about the nutritional value of foods and herbs. -AIDS Book Review Journal ...includes an impressive collection of discussions and speculation by various authors on the research surrounding nutrients, foods, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)... an interesting addition to the HIV and nutrition library. -Cade Fields-Gardner, The Cutting Edge, Cary, IL

is a highly recommended book for all medical libraries and would be of interest in public and academic libraries where individuals are constantly seeking out information about the nutritional value of foods and herbs. -AIDS Book Review Journal includes an impressive collection of discussions and speculation by various authors on the research surrounding nutrients, foods, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) an interesting addition to the HIV and nutrition library. -Cade Fields-Gardner, The Cutting Edge, Cary, IL

"""…is a highly recommended book for all medical libraries and would be of interest in public and academic libraries where individuals are constantly seeking out information about the nutritional value of foods and herbs."" -AIDS Book Review Journal ""…includes an impressive collection of discussions and speculation by various authors on the research surrounding nutrients, foods, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)… an interesting addition to the HIV and nutrition library."" -Cade Fields-Gardner, The Cutting Edge, Cary, IL"

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Watson, Ronald R.

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